New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-10
TIE STOCK ExCH1NGE ELECTION
A GOOD DEAL or scRATenISG-THE RESULT TO
BE ANNOUNCED TO-DAY.


A GOOD DEAL or scRATenISG-THE RESULT TO
BE ANNOUNCED TO-DAY.
The annual election OF the Stock Exchange passed
Of without unusual excitement yesterday. The inter-
est was sufficient however To bring out large vote,
and the scratching" OF names was frequent Inc
Mugwump in Stock Exchange politics was a numerous
and exceedingly active parsonage. The opposition
20 the regular nominations was based wholly upon
the reinstatement OF Thomas G. Doremus. tue board
member OF the firm OF Henry = Ives q Co. lie
entered upon the partnership soon after he was al
mitted TO the Exchange on December 81, 1850, and
bv vote of the Governing Committee suspended
indefinitely Tor business connection which was con-
sidered detrimental e the best interests OF the Tx
change Thirty days we're allowed to Mr. Doremua IN
which TO Withdraw from The firm before the sentence
beca ne ecctys but certain reasons the partner
aim has never been dissolved During the suspension.
Ceor,e H. stayner, another member OF the firm.
bought o seat In the Exchange, but withdrew his
name vi on he was informed Mt his defeat was GER
tain. MIR Doremus made several applications to be
restored TO full membership, but without sucCess lie
was reinstated regular meeting OF the Governing
Committee on April 49, alter full discussion and on
a vote which was said not to be close The members
OF the board indignant at the course OF the com
mtfee and Immediately the matter became political
ouostion The regular nominations had already been
made, and the members were eager TO discover the
names oi the committeeman VINO had voted LOT inc
measure and were candidates Tor reelection. The
opposition ticket contained the names of new candi-
dates IN place OF those vino had incurred tue dis
pleasure OF the board. Inc regular ueAet VIA d
President, James d. smith; treasurer, ID. c. Hays
SECRETARY. George W. Ely; chairman, James
Mitchell: vice chairman Alexander Hcnriquei for
members OF the Governing Committee, TO serve iour
wears: Donald Mackay, w. Is. Lawrence James
Weeks Alfred b. Ill., W. il. Johnson, l. u.
Williams, Charles Mnzcshe'mrr, II. 4. Carey. a. J.
Ormsbee w. NJ. Donald; three years, W. II. Gran
berry 70 serve two years, Eugene Thomson, and one
year, II. Is. Whtemore and A. IT, Dodge Tor trustee
of the Ciratuity Fund, w. T.. Strong
Tho only changes IN the independent ticket were H.
X Enos, W. B. BceiI.nan and j. H. Dumont, ~ the
olaces of Donald MacSay W. II. Lawrencs aad w. H.
iohnson ia the four years class and Richard Lam
burger in the place OF Eugene Thomson. The oppos
lion was concentrated largely On Donald Mackay,
who WAS specially active In urging the reinstatement
ol Mr. Dofemus. lie has been once president OF the
Exchange aud member OF the committee Tor many
vears lie has not hesititcl TO defend tho vote whicn
has excited so great criticism. The only other eal
date Tor recollection who voted 20 reinstie hr DOte
mus was w. II. Johrson but the opposition to w. d.
Lawrence was much less, although he was eNcGsed
from voting ,-., .
late hour last night The total vote VAS about li1'
and the REGULAR ticket elected WIN the p0ssO1e
eytsption OF Mr.. Mckay, although hs friends were
confident that he had received sufficient votes 10
insure His reelection The opposition seemed 20 SIM
Mate general scratching and from tho president down
TO the last name tho ticket hardly candidate
escaped scotree. THIS largely increased the Work oil
the tellers who were greatly pleased with thef
first glance at the ballots An Cd member OF inc In
change referring TO the Doremus matter, said
Two wrongs do not make right, ana that Is eA-
actly the mistake the committee made nave thoueh'
ali alona that the committee blmdered when II sus,
pended Mr.. Doremus, but am sure that ~ cOnmt'cu
grnyer error when it reinstated him. 10 should have
tn en- tine ngny and absolutely rescinded ts
frat action There would have been much less ndlgha
tjon on the floor If the committee had acknowledged
that it had made mistake md was Wiling 10 coriee'